Subtract 7/25 from 15/54
15/54 - 7/25 is -1/450.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 25 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
15/54 = 15 × 25/54 × 25 = 375/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
7/25 = 7 × 54/25 × 54 = 378/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/1350 - 378/1350 = 375 - 378/1350 = -3/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/450
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